Needham Run Club NYD 5K 2027
Needham Run Club NYD 5K 2027 is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Needham, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (102 days to go)
- Location
- 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start 2027 on the Right (or Left) Foot!
Join us for the Needham Running Club’s 19th Annual New Year’s Day 5K. Kick off the year with a fun, well-run community race on a fast course.
Event Details
Date & Time: January 1, 2027 at 11:00 AM
Location: 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Cost: $35 (preregistered) | $40 (race-day registration)
This Race Supports
- Needham Community Council
- Two scholarships for Needham High School seniors
- The YMCA
Medal Ceremony: Top 3 finishers in each M/F age bracket will be recognized.
Bonus: Running socks are available to the first 250 registrants!
Course Info
Flat and fast, with two short climbs late in the race around mile 2.2 and 2.5.
Register now and kick off the new year strong.
Race-Day At a Glance
- Early Bib Pickup: December 31, 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM (Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham)
- Race-Day Bib Pickup: Opens at 9:00 AM (Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham)
- Parking: Plenty of on-street parking is available. For guaranteed spots, two free public lots are within walking distance:
- 39 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA
- 89 Chapel Street, Needham, MA
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
37°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Natick, 6 mi from the venue.
About Needham, MA
City Elevation
158 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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102
Days to train
- Race
- Needham Run Club NYD 5K 2027
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA
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Needham Run Club NYD 5K 2027
Jan 1, 2027